Dodge recall: Seats
What is wrong
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup trucks equipped with heated seats. These driver and passenger seats may develop hot spots that can result in the seat cushion or seat back having burn holes.
What could happen
The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the seat heating system control features, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T80.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Dakota 2005
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V820000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 20, 2017
- Owners notified
- Dec 27, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,900
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 17, 2004 to Jun 24, 2005
- Part
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
- Maker's own recall number
- T80
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2019
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2018
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Air bags May 24, 2016
- Chrysler / Dodge / Mitsubishi and more recall: Air bags May 26, 2015
- Dodge / Mitsubishi recall: Electrical system Dec 16, 2014
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Air bags Dec 3, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.